NAICS 541320

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning and designing the development of land areas for projects, such as parks and other recreational areas; airports; highways; hospitals; schools; land subdivisions; and commercial, industrial, and residential areas, by applying knowledge of land characteristics, location of buildings and structures, use of land areas, and design of landscape projects.

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  • Pre-Tax PROFIT Percent
  • OPERATING EXPENSES Percent
  • CURRENT Ratio
  • DEBT-TO-WORTH Ratio
  • ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, Average Days Sales Outstanding
  • OFFICERS, OWNERS COMPENSATION Percent
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